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Changes in interactive occupation and social engagement for people with dementia : comparing household to traditional nursing home environments in Ireland
Thesis
Morgan-Brown, M. Changes in interactive occupation and social engagement for people with dementia : comparing household to traditional nursing home environments in Ireland. (Thesis). University of Salford

AIM: To understand and evaluate the effect of a change from a Traditional Model Unit
(TMU) to a Household Model Unit (HMU) for people with dementia, using social
engagement and interactive occupation of residents, sta... Read More about Changes in interactive occupation and social engagement for people with dementia : comparing household to traditional nursing home environments in Ireland.

Living alongside railways : a discursive psychological analysis of adapting to disruption and identities of place
Thesis
Condie, J. Living alongside railways : a discursive psychological analysis of adapting to disruption and identities of place. (Thesis). University of Salford

The concepts of ‘place’ and ‘identity’ are increasingly being used to understand the relations between people and physical environments. This research utilised ‘place’ and ‘identity’ to examine how people negotiate environmental conditions such as vi... Read More about Living alongside railways : a discursive psychological analysis of adapting to disruption and identities of place.

Siblings of adults who have a learning disability : personal wishes, reality and parental expectations for future support
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Davys, D. Siblings of adults who have a learning disability : personal wishes, reality and parental expectations for future support. (Thesis). Mancheter Metropolitan University

Sibling relationships are significant in the lives of people who have a learning disability. They usually form a major part of their social network and there is an expectation at government, social and family level that siblings will provide some de... Read More about Siblings of adults who have a learning disability : personal wishes, reality and parental expectations for future support.

Keep off the grass! : an exploration of how photographic practice may be used to develop alternative representations of the urban nature subject
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Blazejewski, L. Keep off the grass! : an exploration of how photographic practice may be used to develop alternative representations of the urban nature subject. (Thesis). University of Salford

The relationship between people and nature has long been suffering from a cultural disconnect. In truth, nature is far more readily likened to travel than it is to everyday life; synonymous, as it is, with those faraway ideals beyond the everyday rea... Read More about Keep off the grass! : an exploration of how photographic practice may be used to develop alternative representations of the urban nature subject.

Development of a framework for partnering through aligning organizational cultures in the Malaysian construction industry
Thesis
Abdul Nifa, F. Development of a framework for partnering through aligning organizational cultures in the Malaysian construction industry. (Thesis). University of Salford

In line with the main awareness of partnering in solving the many issues within the global construction industry, the Malaysian government has call upon the local industry to embrace and adapt partnering practices in their project delivery. Although... Read More about Development of a framework for partnering through aligning organizational cultures in the Malaysian construction industry.

Nursing observation and assessment of patients in the acute medical unit
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Atkinson, D. Nursing observation and assessment of patients in the acute medical unit. (Thesis). University of Salford

Title: Nursing Observation and Assessment of patients in the Acute Medical Unit
Objectives: To generate knowledge and understanding of the observation and assessment of patients in the acute medical unit, where patient acuity and activity is unpredi... Read More about Nursing observation and assessment of patients in the acute medical unit.

Translation and the construction of the religious other : A sociological approach to english translations of islamic political discourse
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Elgindy, A. Translation and the construction of the religious other : A sociological approach to english translations of islamic political discourse. (Thesis). University of Salford

Translations of texts associated with the phenomenon known as ‘political Islam’ into English remain largely unexplored. The main objective of the current thesis is to develop a sociological model for the study of translations of Islamic political dis... Read More about Translation and the construction of the religious other : A sociological approach to english translations of islamic political discourse.

An empirical investigation of the relationship between perceived quality, value, satisfaction and behavioural intentions among visitors to UK attractions
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Oriade, A. An empirical investigation of the relationship between perceived quality, value, satisfaction and behavioural intentions among visitors to UK attractions. (Thesis). University of Salford

Evidence abounds that visitor attractions are the central element of tourism development. Academics and practitioners have therefore focused much attention on attraction service quality, customer satisfaction and subsequent behavioural intentions. Ho... Read More about An empirical investigation of the relationship between perceived quality, value, satisfaction and behavioural intentions among visitors to UK attractions.

Investigating factors which influence the quality of training programmes in public universities in Jordan
Thesis
Akhorshaideh, A. Investigating factors which influence the quality of training programmes in public universities in Jordan. (Thesis). University of Salford

Training initiatives are universal phenomena, particularly in developing nations, which have been using training as a part of their overall development efforts. This research aims to identify and investigate the factors that influence the quality of... Read More about Investigating factors which influence the quality of training programmes in public universities in Jordan.

BIM implementation strategy framework for small architectural practices
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Coates, S. BIM implementation strategy framework for small architectural practices. (Thesis). University of Salford

BIM (Building Information Modeling) is a new radically different emerging approach to design, construction and facilities management. BIM promises to better facilitate the building development, construction and building operation. In this thesis the... Read More about BIM implementation strategy framework for small architectural practices.

Evaluation of the degree to which employee satisfaction is related to internal marketing within Pakistani universities
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Mahmood, A. Evaluation of the degree to which employee satisfaction is related to internal marketing within Pakistani universities. (Thesis). University of Salford

Internal Marketing (IM) is a concept in which employees within organisations are treated as internal customers. This concept of internal marketing focuses on how an organisation serves the employees. In addition, internal marketing (IM) has evolved a... Read More about Evaluation of the degree to which employee satisfaction is related to internal marketing within Pakistani universities.

City centres : understanding the travel behaviour of residents and the implications for sustainable travel
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Asad, F. City centres : understanding the travel behaviour of residents and the implications for sustainable travel. (Thesis). University of Salford

The study aims to understand the city centre living characteristics from a sustainable travel behaviour perspective. Three datasets have been utilised; the UK Trip Rate and Information Computer System (TRICS), the Scottish Household Survey and an ori... Read More about City centres : understanding the travel behaviour of residents and the implications for sustainable travel.

Evidence and design : an investigation of the use of evidence in the design of healthcare environments
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Codinhoto, R. Evidence and design : an investigation of the use of evidence in the design of healthcare environments. (Thesis). The University of Salford

In construction many problems exist that lead to poor quality of the built environment, for example, lack of integration between service and facility design and poor requirements management. Aiming to mitigate these problems, academics and practition... Read More about Evidence and design : an investigation of the use of evidence in the design of healthcare environments.

Improving the integration of building design and facilities management
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Bu Jawdeh, H. Improving the integration of building design and facilities management. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis investigates the relationship between facilities management (FM) and design on construction projects in the Middle East region. Input provided by facilities management, the party responsible for developing and maintaining a facility suppo... Read More about Improving the integration of building design and facilities management.

The contributions of knowledge mapping in facilities performance evaluation practice in Malaysia
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Mat Yasin, M. The contributions of knowledge mapping in facilities performance evaluation practice in Malaysia. (Thesis). University of Salford

Performance evaluations of facilities are widely practiced within facilities organisations and it is generally accepted by Facilities Management practitioners that failure to obtain feedback on the building performance can expose facilities to seriou... Read More about The contributions of knowledge mapping in facilities performance evaluation practice in Malaysia.

Toothbrushing as a dyadic process : insights from novice caregivers and firstborn infants
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Elison, S. Toothbrushing as a dyadic process : insights from novice caregivers and firstborn infants. (Thesis). University of Salford

AIMS: The thesis explored influences on emergence of toothbrushing as a dyadic process through infancy with influences conceptualised throughout using Bronfenbrenner’s ecological model. Influences were used to develop methods to support novice mother... Read More about Toothbrushing as a dyadic process : insights from novice caregivers and firstborn infants.

Transmission ecology of gastrointestinal trematodes of small mammals, malham tarn, North Yorkshire, UK
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Boyce, K. Transmission ecology of gastrointestinal trematodes of small mammals, malham tarn, North Yorkshire, UK. (Thesis). University of Salford

In 2007, Rogan et al. reported the rare occurrence of the digenean Plagiorchis muris from the wood mouse Apodemus sylvaticus at Malham Tarn Nature Reserve in North Yorkshire, UK. The life cycle of this trematode is not well understood. Therefore, in... Read More about Transmission ecology of gastrointestinal trematodes of small mammals, malham tarn, North Yorkshire, UK.

Motivational strategies : the perceptions of EFL teachers and students in the Saudi higher education context
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Alshehri, E. Motivational strategies : the perceptions of EFL teachers and students in the Saudi higher education context. (Thesis). University of Salford

Motivation has a significant role in the L2 learning process (e.g., Dörnyei, 1994; Gardner, 1985), leading many researchers to investigate the strategies which might generate and maintain students’ motivation in EFL classrooms. Previous studies of mo... Read More about Motivational strategies : the perceptions of EFL teachers and students in the Saudi higher education context.